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[Luscion]

[AR3-GP]

At the very least, I think we can conclude at this point that Ferrari's starting advantage is no 'myth'.

Ferrari's starting "advantage" is still a myth of sorts. It's more that Mercedes is an outlier with dreadful starts and Ferrari start right behind them because they have been the 2nd fastest car. Every other team would jump Mercedes if they started right behind Mercedes. Hadjar did it in Australia when he started 3rd.

When Mclaren actually start races, they start just as well as Ferrari. We saw that in Bahrain testing practice starts, and Japan. Ferrari has no start advantage over Mclaren.

[Space-heat]

I'd be interested to see Hamilton's average cornering speed compared to Charles (did he have more downforce) or deployment during the acceleration phases out of corners. I am not sure top speed is the best way to decide Hamilton battery was ducked. Charles was similarly complaining about power during the initial part of the race, could it be they were deploying in different places. I am sure AR will clarify this week if Hamilton battery was down as rumour suggest.

[Luscion]

I'd be interested to see Hamilton's average cornering speed compared to Charles (did he have more downforce) or deployment during the acceleration phases out of corners. I am not sure top speed is the best way to decide Hamilton battery was ducked. Charles was similarly complaining about power during the initial part of the race, could it be they were deploying in different places. I am sure AR will clarify this week if Hamilton battery was down as rumour suggest.

considering he complained about no power since lap 2 after Kimi overtook him i'd believe it was an issue

[mstar]

Yes i am intrigued to understand what happened to lewis. Some say he had a issue where the battery wasn't charging intermittently some say it was something else. I love to know if this was the case.

[AR3-GP]

The lack of power (or perception of it) is common amongst many drivers when they are driving too fast in the corners, so the car is not harvesting enough.

Hamilton: “Where can I catch him [Piastri] more? He’s pulling a way in the straights.”

Santi: “15% less throttle into Turn 6 for more power.”

They said Leclerc drained his battery on the final lap. I can't see a major disadvantage for Hamilton in the fastest laps. Hamilton's lap was even done with 5 laps more fuel onboard.

[DJ Downforce]

Like Leclerc in Australia, it was probably just the deployment playing silly buggers. At least it gives an explanation for Hamilton dropping like a stone.

Does anyone have details on when this Monza test will be occurring. Hopefully photographers will be able to get near the site.

[SoulPancake13]

The lack of power (or perception of it) is common amongst many drivers when they are driving too fast in the corners, so the car is not harvesting enough.

Hamilton: “Where can I catch him [Piastri] more? He’s pulling a way in the straights.”

Santi: “15% less throttle into Turn 6 for more power.”

They said Leclerc drained his battery on the final lap. I can't see a major disadvantage for Hamilton in the fastest laps. Hamilton's lap was even done with 5 laps more fuel onboard.
https://i.postimg.cc/dVvD1Qv0/image.png

It was said on the radio that Hamilton was faster in the corners and Charles in the straights when Charles was behind with overtake mode. Maybe that could have had something to do with it? Still, the data does seem to show there was some deficit there, even with overtake mode Lewis wasn't recharging enough

[214270]

The lack of power (or perception of it) is common amongst many drivers when they are driving too fast in the corners, so the car is not harvesting enough.

Hamilton: “Where can I catch him [Piastri] more? He’s pulling a way in the straights.”

Santi: “15% less throttle into Turn 6 for more power.”

They said Leclerc drained his battery on the final lap. I can't see a major disadvantage for Hamilton in the fastest laps. Hamilton's lap was even done with 5 laps more fuel onboard.
https://i.postimg.cc/dVvD1Qv0/image.png

It was said on the radio that Hamilton was faster in the corners and Charles in the straights when Charles was behind with overtake mode. Maybe that could have had something to do with it? Still, the data does seem to show there was some deficit there, even with overtake mode Lewis wasn't recharging enough

Exactly. Those comparing deployment cycles aren’t understanding the issue. Recharging appears to be the problem; seemingly unable to harvest the same amount as others even though the potential was there.

[214270]

The lack of power (or perception of it) is common amongst many drivers when they are driving too fast in the corners, so the car is not harvesting enough.

Hamilton: “Where can I catch him [Piastri] more? He’s pulling a way in the straights.”

Santi: “15% less throttle into Turn 6 for more power.”

They said Leclerc drained his battery on the final lap. I can't see a major disadvantage for Hamilton in the fastest laps. Hamilton's lap was even done with 5 laps more fuel onboard.
https://i.postimg.cc/dVvD1Qv0/image.png

On Reddit, they explain this is as ‘tricking’ the algo by saving in turn 6 allowing him to redeploy more on the straight (where HAM felt particularly vulnerable). This was linked to HAM being at a deficit because of his problems & not because he was using more battery elsewhere.

[214270]

mate... did you even watch the race?
Are you familiar with terms such as ‘overcut’ and ‘undercut’?
how about Oscar? driving in 1st place, in the free air, did he have to change the tyres because they were worn out?
no!
please stop this nonsense

Im not sure i'm understanding your post. Oscar had graining on the tyres meaning he had to pit. Ham was still doing consistent lap times until the safety car. Everyone has the same opportunity...

I don't think he kept his tyres alive any better or worse than anyone else,

You’d be wrong there I believe. Lap 8?? for LEC is the bottom of his 1st stint curve, Lap 20?? is prob the equiv for HAM (the point at which despite burning off fuel you cease going faster).

[FittingMechanics]

At the very least, I think we can conclude at this point that Ferrari's starting advantage is no 'myth'.

Ferrari's starting "advantage" is still a myth of sorts. It's more that Mercedes is an outlier with dreadful starts and Ferrari start right behind them because they have been the 2nd fastest car. Every other team would jump Mercedes if they started right behind Mercedes. Hadjar did it in Australia when he started 3rd.

When Mclaren actually start races, they start just as well as Ferrari. We saw that in Bahrain testing practice starts, and Japan. Ferrari has no start advantage over Mclaren.

Norris also had a great start in Australia, similar to Ferrari pace but was boxed in from two sides and didn't really go forward.

[Farnborough]

At the very least, I think we can conclude at this point that Ferrari's starting advantage is no 'myth'.

Ferrari's starting "advantage" is still a myth of sorts. It's more that Mercedes is an outlier with dreadful starts and Ferrari start right behind them because they have been the 2nd fastest car. Every other team would jump Mercedes if they started right behind Mercedes. Hadjar did it in Australia when he started 3rd.

When Mclaren actually start races, they start just as well as Ferrari. We saw that in Bahrain testing practice starts, and Japan. Ferrari has no start advantage over Mclaren.

Norris also had a great start in Australia, similar to Ferrari pace but was boxed in from two sides and didn't really go forward.

McL have (reportedly) almost an exact match to the Ferrari transmission for their first gear ratio !

Both being lower ratio than the bulk of grid.

[SoulPancake13]

Im not sure i'm understanding your post. Oscar had graining on the tyres meaning he had to pit. Ham was still doing consistent lap times until the safety car. Everyone has the same opportunity...

I don't think he kept his tyres alive any better or worse than anyone else,

You’d be wrong there I believe. Lap 8?? for LEC is the bottom of his 1st stint curve, Lap 20?? is prob the equiv for HAM (the point at which despite burning off fuel you cease going faster).

https://ibb.co/5gyDhWNJ

It was at that point LEC started to fight Norris and then Kimi. Lewis wasn't defending from behind so it makes sense he could save his tyres. LEC only came in to cover off Norris anyways since track position is so important.

[214270]

I don't think he kept his tyres alive any better or worse than anyone else,

You’d be wrong there I believe. Lap 8?? for LEC is the bottom of his 1st stint curve, Lap 20?? is prob the equiv for HAM (the point at which despite burning off fuel you cease going faster).

https://ibb.co/5gyDhWNJ

It was at that point LEC started to fight Norris and then Kimi. Lewis wasn't defending from behind so it makes sense he could save his tyres. LEC only came in to cover off Norris anyways since track position is so important.

Sure, it’s possible LEC curve ‘bottomed out’ because he started fighting, but Santi also said on radio LEC struggled with his rears so I think the curve is telling story of LEC tyre journey.